Could any one out there let me know the answer to, when does a van become a camper van. I am already having trouble with my insurance just for fitting two windows in my van, which is a Peugeot Boxer LWB and they now want an engineers report just for this! I am now not sure on seats etc as they are not to keen on this either, so I am a little stuck at the moment on whether to carry on with my home conversion. Please could anyone give advice on this, and I need to know the laws on carrying gas in van , for cooking etc.

Thanks

Clay

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I've just purchased a Renault Traffic AutoSleeper. and I didn't get a manual with it. After a couple of days I managed to work out how most things worked, though I cant get the hot water to run in the shower or kitchen sink, the water pump is working for the cold water, and the boiler is igniting. Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

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Hi, We are hoping for some advice before we go an...

Hi,

We are hoping for some advice before we go and receive a hefty bill from the garage! Any suggestions from anyone (or if anyone else has had these problems with the Mercedes Vito Reimo) we would be very grateful to hear. We purchased our Mercedes Vito Reimo earlier this year which only had 11K on the clock and was very good condition. However to our utmost dismay after leaving the van standing on the private drive where we keep it when not in use we have found the inside very damp and cannot as yet ascertain where the leaks are coming from. The carpets are soaking wet and mildew everywhere. Also where the wood (chipboard) has got wet this has become all swollen.

M. Saxby

Tenterden

Kent

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We are a homesick expat Brum and&nbsp;me, hi...

We are a homesick expat Brum and me, his Kiwi wife. Been back here in NZ for 24 years (last holiday in UK 1990) and next year we are coming back for 6 weeks. We operate a small 2 & 3 berth campervan rental company in NZ and would be quite happy to swap one of ours for a similar size one in the UK for 6 weeks in June - July next year for us and anytime at this stage, for the NZ part of the swap. Ours are 1996 models very well maintained, Toyota and Mazda hi tops. Standard factory conversions, well equipped right down to the bedding and towels. Also as a company we offer 24 hour roadside assistance and free Auckland or Christchurch airport pickup. If someone is thinking of coming to NZ for a holiday and concerned over the cost of hiring but can do a swap we're in business. Our website if you are interested in looking at our vans ishttp://www.affordable-campervan.co.nz

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Does anyone have any info about anti freeze for drinking water? It would be nice not to have to empty out our fresh water/drinking tank over the coming winter months, and I read somewhere that it is possible to buy pure anti freeze for drinking water. Has anyone tried this? I am concerned about the pump, but would like to keep some water in the van for those odd winter days out!

Susan Saunders

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I have just purchased a AVONDALE CUSTOM ...

I have just purchased a AVONDALE CUSTOM 4 berth, approx 1986/87,thats about all i know at the moment, but the front offside has been leaking and the ceiling and side interior, and the front window frame has rotten through, I really could do with some drawings or measurements or even some handy tips so that I can hopefully restore the interior as the rest of the van and fittings are still in fine order. This will make a nice project so any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your time,

Yours Sincerely

S. Edgington

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Please can anyone&nbsp;tell me&nbsp; the tyr...

Please can anyone tell me the tyre pressure front and rear on a SwiftKontiki 640/6

Thanks

Ian Whitehead

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Hello Please can anyone he...

Hello

Please can anyone help. I have just purchased a 1991 VW Trident AutoSleeper and I am not sure how to operate the switches on the distribution board as the writing as been erased. The board in question is a Zig CM2000. There are two rocker type switches one of which I have found out operates the water pump but the other I am not sure about, do you know if this has something to do with charging the battery whilst on the move and should the switch be down when on electric hook up. I have been sending e mail to all and sundry but no one seems to know this model. I have e mailed AutoSleepers twice but have had no response. I hope you can help.

regards.

James Bradley

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Greetings. Bought our first motorhome this year - ...

r>Greetings.

Bought our first motorhome this year - a Talbot Express Highwayman 1988 2.0L petrol, really enjoyable, hope to upgrade in a year or two. Not sure where to try for vehicle spares - Fiat or Peugeot dealers ?.

Particularly need to reduce the excessive gear lever movement ( hits the dash going into 3rd ). I understand its a common problem. I have also seen a reference to 'Defin' gear linkage - is this a 3rd party mod?.

I would appreciate any info.

Regards,

Brian Corbett.

Andover, Hants.

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Many thanks for you response Ken.

I have subsequently traced the gear linkage mod manufacturer by persevering with the phone numbers previously published in "Letters".